I went here with my best friend, whom I hadn't seen in a minute, and we had such a great time! I…read morehad heard that this restaurant has gotten a lot better since the original chef left after they first opened in 2021--and I have to say, it was BOMB! Our server, Mandy, was the absolute sweetest! She made sure my dog got her steak prepared and even brought her a delicious pup cup for dessert. Cutlery definitely knows how to do dog-friendly dining right! For starters, we had the escargot, which was super good! I do wish the bread was a little softer, but honestly, it didn't take away from the dish. We also got the duck fat fries, and those were --crispy, flavorful, and done so well! For our main course, we had the braised beef pasta, and it was TO DIE FOR. They were definitely generous with the beef, so you're getting your money's worth. And of course, we had to finish with the crème brûlée. It was creamy, delicious, and the perfect way to end the night. Overall, I had such a great experience and will definitely be coming back--especially because my dog loved it just as much as I did!

Dinner was great. We had a party of 4. We started with…read morethe Washugyu Bone Marrow, served with 2 large pieces of garlic bread. YUM Pulehu Tako - very tender. YUM Dinner choices were, Short rib rigatoni - simply delish New York Sirloin - excellent choice Rack of lamb - prepared very well. Side choices- Truffle mashed potatoes- so good I wanted to swim in it. Duck fat fries- couldn't keep from munching on those tasty fries! Cooked to a crisp that's just right! Fire roasted corn - OMG. They are so so good! Dessert .. who doesn't have room for dessert!?Banana Bread pudding with Mac Nuts, served with vanilla ice cream . Put us in a coma! It's that good. Our waitress gave us very good service.. attentive to our dining experience. She was very friendly! I didn't get her name, but only know that she has been working there for a year. She helped us with some recommendations as well. So Kudos to our server! We didn't order drinks from the bar but saw a drink menu. I can't wait to go back and explore the bar menu. BTW, the menu is one of those that lights up! There is a small parking lot in the back and street parking on Waialae Ave. , so yeah.. not really a problem with parking for our party. Mahalo Cutlery for a wonderful dining experience.

Been here several times and keep coming back once every visit…read more The service is always immaculate. Even when we have issues with booking, the kitchen makes a mistake, or anything at all isn't perfect, the staff does an incredible job resolving the issue. The building is in a bit of a strange spot attached to a hotel, but otherwise it's a beautiful interior with lots of art, and a great ambience to it. They have a lounge area (ask for the lounge/box if you want to go there, where they have live music most nights). The food is always fantastic and high quality, with the prices to match. You get what you expect at fine dinning, and if you know what you're getting into, you'll never be disappointed and always be satisfied. Looking forward to coming back next time, although there is some question about the ownerships contract, which apparently might cause a change in the name!

Last month, I went here for dinner. Unfortunately, I didn't have a dress shirt on so they…read moregraciously borrowed a black dress shirt for me to wear. I sat at the bar and the waitstaff was really friendly. I got the caesar salad and the beef wellington as my entree. The complimentary cheese bread was warm and gooey. Delicious! The Caesar salad was on par and the beef wellington was also cooked to perfection at medium rare temperature. The accompanying baked potato was piping hot, soft and yummy with the butter, chives, and bacon crumbles and sour cream. The only thing i didn't really like was the black peppercorn sauce that came with it. It was a tad salty. Otherwise, it was a wonderful meal at this quiet, old-fashioned steakhouse.

We were in Pearl city and did a little shopping at Walmart and we got very hungry so we decided to…read moredrive around and we found this restaurant. We both ordered the ribeye steak, mashed potato, asparagus and fried rice. Both ribeye steaks were cooked to the exact doneness. The size of the ribeye steak was pretty big. Luckily I was very hungry so I finished my steak. The asparagus was very delicious and the mashed potato was very delicious too. Our server, Elijah did an excellent job answering any questions and was very attentive to what we ordered. When the meals came in. He even asked to double check the doneness of the steak by cutting it right down the middle and it was cooked to perfection. I don't remember the last time I went to a steak restaurant other than my birthday, so it's very rare to go to a restaurant and order steak. So this was a large treat to me. The restaurant had a very nice atmosphere with the lighting dim and the music very soft. This restaurant was very busy luckily we just wanted a seating for two even though they asked if we had a reservation and we didn't so we got lucky.

We recently went to Little Joe's Steakhouse on Nimitz for a going-away dinner for a friend. Our…read morereservation was for 5:00 p.m., during the restaurant's advertised happy hour, which runs until 7:00 p.m. Before arriving, we had looked at the happy hour menu online and assumed those selections would be available during that time. We were seated in the dining room and ordered drinks, but no one mentioned that happy hour was restricted to a different seating area. It was only after we received the dinner menus, noticed the happy hour selections were missing, and specifically asked our waiter about them that we were told the happy hour menu could not be ordered in the dining area. By then, we had already ordered our drinks at full price. I think this is something the restaurant should make much clearer on its website and during the reservation and seating process. If a 5:00 p.m. reservation places guests in an area where the advertised happy hour does not apply, that should be disclosed before they are seated, or at minimum before they begin ordering. The difference affects not only price, but also the food selections available and the overall dining experience. Our group was actually a little stumped by the regular dinner menu because the options were much more limited than what we had been looking at online. I asked specifically about the Scallops Dynamite because I do not tolerate spicy food well. I told our waiter that I did not like spicy food, and he explained that the dynamite sauce could be served on the side and that the scallops themselves were basically seasoned with seeds. Unfortunately, even without the sauce, the scallops were extremely spicy. I could barely eat them. The heat was intense enough that I drank my entire glass of water and then much of my daughter's trying to cool my mouth. When the waiter came back and asked how everything was, I told him directly that I could not eat the scallops because they were far too spicy. He smiled and walked away. There was no offer to replace them, remake them without the spicy seasoning, suggest another entrée, or even acknowledge that the dish was not what I had been led to expect. That was probably the most disappointing part of the experience. At a restaurant at this price point, where many items are à la carte, I would expect the staff to be more attentive to whether a guest can actually enjoy the meal, especially after the guest specifically asked about the spice level before ordering. There was also a smaller moment that reflected the overall lack of attention to detail. Our guest of honor arrived wearing two leis, and the waiter immediately said, "Happy Birthday." He had to correct him and explain that he was actually leaving the islands. A more polished approach would have been something simple like, "Are we celebrating anything special tonight?" It could just as easily have been a birthday, promotion, retirement, anniversary, or farewell. I dine out and travel frequently, so I understand that not every meal or service interaction will be perfect. But several things missed the mark here, and together they changed what should have been a special farewell dinner. We will not be returning, but I do hope management takes the feedback constructively, particularly regarding clearer disclosure of the happy hour seating restrictions and how staff respond when a guest clearly cannot eat the dish they ordered. My advice for first time diners is ask where you will be seated if you're hoping for a full menu option during happy hour. The website is misleading.

Thankyou Doc for treating us to Aburiya Ibushi for Grandparents Day 2026. Excited...first time…read morehere and we arrived more than 30 minutes prior to our 5:30 pm reservation. Exterior just calls out to you. I'll write more once we are seated and taste their food. I already looked at their menu on Yelp, read some reviews and know what I want to try. All 3 employees welcomed us with smiles and a happy greeting. It smells SO good when you enter of good food. Catchy Japanese pop music adds to the festive vibe. Their menu is extensive. Everything sounds, looks and tastes amazing. Erin was the best and such a pretty hostess, table server and made the evening enjoyable. Yuzu was all smiles, cute and prepared some of the food. She also helped Doc make our dinner reservations. Chef was so busy preparing the dishes I didn't get to ask him his name but I flashed a thumbs up to him as we were leaving and he gave a big smile. There was so much delicious food we asked for take out containers for the oxtail ramen and tender grilled beef. We had to pass on dessert. Actually my melon float was like a pretty dessert. Hubs drank a lychee soda. Highly recommend this restaurant. Come for the food, atmosphere and friendliest staff. We even caught a glimpse of their very young boss who also greeted us when he arrived.

So thankful for restaurants that open late. We thankfully found street parking and this was the…read moreonly place open. How lucky for us! Customer service was terrific. Since it was late, we noticed the back of house staff help the front. Everyone was so friendly and food comes out fast. The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because the food was a bit too flavorful - we all agreed that everything was slightly salty. I could also say portion of some items may not match price, but I understand inflation is increasing at an alarming rate. So I'll leave money out of this. Crushed cucumbers were interesting. We couldn't decide if eating it with chopsticks or spoon was better. With chopsticks, you might not get enough sauce. But you could taste the layers of flavor. With a spoon, you get too much saltiness. The spice hits at the end. The tako karaage were a little too chewy for us. Beef tongue was so tender. A definite must order. I dont think it needs rice though. We also ordered the late night nikumiso but it didn't come with an egg, which the menu said it should. We tried handful more items but we'll be back to try the oxtail items, as it sounds like that's their specialties, but takes extra time to prepare.

Quick service, tasty food, fantastic location, and good prices…read more I enjoyed the Italian sauce topping, and will definitely be back!

(3.5 STARS) good dinner option right along the beach. Gorgeous vibes during sunset hour, especially…read moreif you can get one of the little tables by the shack. // 6 oz steak plate The menu is relatively simple. We got the signature 6 oz steak plate which comes with rice and a mixed greens salad (choice of ranch or Italian dressing). We got medium rare and it came out very juicy and tender. Flavor was good but nothing I was blown away by. The dipping sauce added a bit more depth but the steak was also good by itself too. It's a simple dish without any overly complex flavors but steak was definitely cooked well. Service was fairly fast despite the line around dinner time. Great beach side location that allows for a lovely walk afterwards!

Basalt got a new chef and it shows. The restaurant continues to be nice and clean and the service…read moreis very good. Our sever was very friendly and efficient. She gave us great recommendations. I'm glad we took her advice. The pork loin with butternut squash special was delicious. Every bite was tender and had a wonderful balance of flavors. The pear salad has amazing fresh pear slices with a wonderful complement of greens, cheese and salad dressing. I'll definitely go back during my next trip.

This was amazing. We have 3 birthdays all on one day. We came from California to celebrate…read more The food - amazing The service - amazing The ambiance - amazing It was just great.

Come to Ray's to experience truly exceptional food, great prices, and true local hospitality, but…read morebe prepared for large portions and some great conversation. Also bring cash as that's the only form of payment accepted. For those who are familiar with House of Prime Rib in San Francisco. House of Prime Rib needs to take a lesson from Ray's! Ray's was tender, moist, and most importantly thoroughly seasoned. I ate it as is with no au jus or horseradish and was able to taste the seasoning from the edges all the way to the eye. Just go and enjoy! By the way his names not Ray.

Need a great take-out meal for a great price? Ray's will not disappoint. There are a few tables,…read morebut the beauty of this place is that you're not paying for the ambiance, you're paying for delicious no frills prime rib, and if you're lucky, lobster tail too! We ordered the prime rib & 3 lobster tails special for $69.99 and fed three people (one is a smallish person). We ordered a back-up plate lunch with the smoked ham steaks that we barely touched, because we were so full. Most prices are under $30, and they have a great breakfast menu as well. Even though it was a busy day, our food came out in just a few minutes. Glad this place is still around. Can't wait to go again next time I need a cheap protein boost!

It was a very nice birthday dinner. Appetizers and drinks were perfect and the steak was cooked…read moreperfectly and very tender. Was full so did not order desert but was brought out a complimentary slice of cake that after one bite could not say no to. Thank you for ending my vacation on a high note. Sorry I took pics but not at any good angles and would not do them justice.

Excellent experience from start to finish for our anniversary dinner…read more We ordered the truffle Caesar salad, bacon wrapped scallops, ribeye, asparagus, short rib fried rice, and an Old Fashioned. Everything was well prepared and full of flavor, with the ribeye being the highlight for us. The service was outstanding, attentive, professional, and welcoming throughout the meal. One of our favorite dinners in Hawaii and definitely a restaurant we would return to.

Just had my 63rd birthday dinner here and the service was top notch and the FOOD was amazing! Thank…read moreyou!

Everything was delicious! Best crab cakes I've ever had. I believe it's a small family owned…read morerestaurant but the food was definitely worth the price

Nice waikiki ambience, beer, food and Aloha to take friends and visitors out! Excellent!read more

Food was decent, but the main issue which ruined our experience was that the server was hassling us…read moreabout giving my wife a complimentary dessert . We spent over a $135 on our food, but he was saying that we needed to spend more money to get the dessert and he just made us feel bad. So ruined the night for my wife on her birthday really disappointed.